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Dark Slowking
- Number
- 9
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Psychic, Darkness
Dark Slowking - Team Rocket Returns
Dark Slowking is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Returns Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number 9 in the Team Rocket Returns checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $77.65, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Dark Slowking has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#9 in Team Rocket Returns) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Dark Slowking FAQ
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How much is Dark Slowking from Team Rocket Returns worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $77.65. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Dark Slowking?
This printing is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Dark Slowking has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Dark Slowking?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Dark Slowking released?
The Team Rocket Returns set released in 2003. This specific card (#9 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Dark Slowking?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Team Rocket Returns set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.